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5.2.10 Luminaires provided with or designed for use with non-detachable flexible cables or + V& L) m' S# A- x
cords shall have a cord anchorage such that the conductors are relieved from strain, including % Q: M6 E) o- L
twisting, where they are connected to the terminals, and such that their covering is protected 1 |# s0 y9 n; j* ]# W2 `
from abrasion. It shall be clear how the relief from strain and the prevention of twisting is
( r9 ?" P( j) [4 ^/ V7 uintended to be effected. For luminaires supplied without a cable or cord, suitable test cables or ; w: U* _: V" M8 m% e: @$ b( c
cords of the largest and smallest sizes recommended by the luminaire manufacturer shall be ! w; v+ r! V& W2 k* t
used for the tests. % W( ?. G) @# ?* h3 ?. e
It shall not be possible to push the flexible cable or cord into the luminaire to such an extent
t1 h% e5 A$ D$ R4 _2 ithat the cable or cord is subjected to undue mechanical or thermal stress. Methods such as 0 ^: n u) \; P3 g2 R0 @
tying the cable or cord into a knot or tying the ends with string shall not be used. $ M& u/ J$ }/ H, A0 a+ n; P( b
Cord anchorage shall be of insulating material or be provided with a fixed insulating lining if an
6 j& q' @ c1 \. Rinsulation fault on the cable or cord could make accessible metal parts live. |
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